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The other important numbers national motorsport must consider
The National section of Autosport magazine’s 7 December issue highlighted the importance of volunteer numbers in club motorsport, alongside grid sizes. Without sufficient marshals, scrutineers, and other vital unpaid roles, racing cannot take place safely and fairly. Some events have had to make changes or delay starts due to a shortage of marshals. However, there have been successful cases, such as the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone, which attracted a considerable number of marshals. The shortage of marshals is due to factors like the number of events taking place simultaneously, cost of living, and the attitude of organizing clubs towards marshals. Efforts are being made to make marshals feel valued, such as providing meals and high-quality racing.
